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packing up to fly west
Last month Son # 2 (aka Story Man, of the BBQ pit) texted to tell me he had bought two tickets to see Patty Griffin in Austin. And did I want to come down and go with him? Hmmmm….give me … Continue reading
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sunday quilts
Last weekend Mom and I went to the Narragansett Bay Quilters bi-annual quilt show at a nearby high school. We met my good buddy Ruth there and proceeded to walk around the gym while oohing and ahhing about the amazing … Continue reading
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biting the bullet x 2
Ouch. This afternoon I really feel as if I bit down on a bullet. That cracked molar I’ve been in denial about since February now has a temporary crown on it. The dentist and I are hoping that will solve … Continue reading
gotta love my daughter-in-law
Believe it or not, this is a tablecloth! My daughter-in-law surprised me with this for Christmas and I have to admit it is my new favorite. We were shopping together last spring in Georgetown, Texas, when I spied a red … Continue reading
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a flower, finally
Our tulips are old, Banjo Man told me. This might be the last one unless we get ambitious and plant new bulbs next fall. Is that when you plant tulip bulbs? In the fall? I have no idea. I … Continue reading
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sarge bought a truck
Sarge came home last weekend. In this. He is ready to move to the Northwest and start working on the cabin. Can you tell? Sarge took us for a ride Sunday morning. We ruled the road!
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april surprise
Snowing again? It snowed off and on for a day and a half! I should not have unpacked my summer clothes. Obviously. I should not have bought two new sleeveless tops at Marshall’s. I have lots of daisies on the … Continue reading
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pinning a party
I may be experiencing Pinterest overload. My brother and I are giving my mother a 90th birthday party Saturday night. She composed the guest list and preferred having it my house instead of a restaurant. So I immediately went into … Continue reading
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pretending it’s spring
The forsythia aren’t real, but don’t tell anyone. I like how they look in my rock vase ( transported carefully from Idaho and created by the Heisels). That copper bowl is a “whale blubber” bowl. The fixtures aren’t original, but … Continue reading
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leaving texas
It was a long afternoon and evening of traveling, but by 2 AM we were home in Rhode Island. The skies were blue, the planes on time, luggage arrived with us and, best of all, Banjo Man and I actually … Continue reading
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